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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
Hebru Brantley has long been known for creating his own imaginative worlds, but with Fields & Phantoms, those worlds expand outward, becoming something viewers can physically step into.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
Want a more imaginative glass coffee table?
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
Certainly the cards are imaginative.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Ganni and Disney have returned with the next round of their special-edition collaboration, introducing a 16-piece capsule starring Disney’s Daisy Duck and inspired by a playful comic book narrative that blends imaginative storytelling, Ganni‘s Danish heritage and Daisy Duck’s charm.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
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Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
Want a more imaginative glass coffee table?
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
Certainly the cards are imaginative.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Ganni and Disney have returned with the next round of their special-edition collaboration, introducing a 16-piece capsule starring Disney’s Daisy Duck and inspired by a playful comic book narrative that blends imaginative storytelling, Ganni‘s Danish heritage and Daisy Duck’s charm.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
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Southern California is an ecologically diverse agricultural wonderland which yields a style of progressive cuisine that’s equal parts radical simplicity and playfully inventive, rooted in what are arguably the best farmers markets in the country.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sant’ Angelo, an avant garde designer, was best known for his bohemian styles and inventive knitwear.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sulwhasoo model using gentle cleansing foam It’s further reinforced by decades of investment in advanced formulation science and manufacturing in Korea and Japan, resulting in products that are both innovative and reliable.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Through this company, Aprile has developed an innovative platform that offers agents 100% commissions, top-tier training, and the independence of true entrepreneurship, while maintaining a strong sense of community and support.—
Nick Franck,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Nevada County Arts Council does an extensive survey to track the creative economy locally.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota swung that deal for Dillingham as a creative way to get around the team-building restrictions of the aprons.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Affordability will not be solved by a sweeping law or one clever cap.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Not in your opening line or your clever hook.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Like many talented young athletes, Willis grew up playing several sports.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Graham Green, Kelsey Asbille, Gil Birmingham and many other talented actors fill out the cast.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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